Mission Mission San Juan BautistaSan Juan Bautista

Brandon KirschBrandon Kirsch

April 8, 2014April 8, 2014

Mission San Juan BastistaMission San Juan Bastista

Location is in San Juan valleyLocation is in San Juan valley It was the fifteenth missionIt was the fifteenth mission Franciscan father president Fermin Francisco Franciscan father president Fermin Francisco

de Lasuende Lasuen June 24, 1797June 24, 1797

Daily LifeDaily Life

The women gathered acorns, berries and dry The women gathered acorns, berries and dry seeds . the men hunted deer, antelope,seeds . the men hunted deer, antelope,

Rabbits, quail, squirrel, fish and bear for food Rabbits, quail, squirrel, fish and bear for food and clothingand clothing

HistoryHistory By 1823 the chain of 21 missions reached from By 1823 the chain of 21 missions reached from

San Diego to Sonoma. They were spaced about 30 San Diego to Sonoma. They were spaced about 30

To 40 miles apart. About a day’s walk , along El To 40 miles apart. About a day’s walk , along El

Camino real [ The Royal Road. The missions made Camino real [ The Royal Road. The missions made

Good stopping places for tired travelers, so eachGood stopping places for tired travelers, so each

Had rooms available for guests. Had rooms available for guests.

Changes over timeChanges over time

1800, 6 earthquakes a day for 19 days damaged all the adobe buildings 1800, 6 earthquakes a day for 19 days damaged all the adobe buildings 1803 church was completed1803 church was completed 1838 new cemetery was opened because old one was full1838 new cemetery was opened because old one was full 1906 earthquake damaged side wall of church1906 earthquake damaged side wall of church 1923 Bell tower was remodeled1923 Bell tower was remodeled 1949 Bell tower was removed1949 Bell tower was removed 1976 Bell tower built1976 Bell tower built

Interesting Mission FactsInteresting Mission Facts

There were originally 9 bells, but only 3 There were originally 9 bells, but only 3 remain there todayremain there today

The first parish pastor is Father Joseph Manuel The first parish pastor is Father Joseph Manuel de Martiarenade Martiarena

Alfred Hitchcock filmed part of “Vertigo” in Alfred Hitchcock filmed part of “Vertigo” in and around this mission.and around this mission.

Photograph and maps Photograph and maps